(VOVworld)- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Thursday pledged to carry out crucial structural reforms this year as part his drive to kick start the economy. In his New Year message, the Japanese Prime Minister said that this year Japan will once again make the economy the foremost priority, delivering the warm winds of economic recovery to every corner of the nation. He said Japan will decisively execute the growth strategy, carrying out economic (stimulus) measures at an early time referring to reforms such as deregulation in the energy and farm sectors. The Japanese Prime Minister said he plans to unveil his vision for a new Japan in 2015 that builds its postwar pacifism as the country marks the 70th anniversary since its defeat in World War II.